Welcome to Carmelina's, a welcoming Italian Restaurant in Boston, MA 02113, where great food, drinks, and atmosphere come together. Guests rate us 4.60 out of 5 based on 2704 reviews, and we’re proud to offer great service and quality with accessible facilities for a comfortable visit.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Carmelina's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Seared rare, mandoline potatoes, sweet and hot peppers, moroccan olive dressing
Fresh rhode island calamari, cherry peppers
Mussels steamed in a nice-a marinara sauce
Shrimp sautéed with razor sliced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon
Shrimp sautéed with garlic and capers, spicy vodka tomato sauce, tossed w/ capellini pasta
Popped open with garlic, cherry tomatoes, touch of hot chile
Ovals of fried sweet japanese eggplant with tomato sauce, parmigiano, and basil.
Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, parmigiano *note- this is a hot dish, not caprese salad
Finished with mascarpone, truffle oil, parmigiano
Slowly braised beef rib, risotto milanese
3 australian rack chops, mint pesto, fruit macedonia
Tomato sauce and parmigiano.
With parmigiano cheese.
Fresh potato pasta dumplings in basil, tomato sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella.
Rapi greens, garlic, pignoli nuts, sundried tomatoes, currants, touch of hot, capellini.
Spinach, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, tomato, cream sauce.
Italian gorgonzola, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, roasted garlic, parmigiano, cream.
Spaghetti in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic, capers, touch of anchovy, and olives.
With roasted garlic, sage, smoked mozzarella, sicilian breadcrumbs
In a spicy puttanesca sauce, angel hair. also available as risotto calamari and mussels
In a white wine, lemon sauce or in tomato sauce
Shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels in a light fragrant tomato sauce with capellini also available as risotto frutti di mare
Slices of rare ahi tuna, sautéed cherry tomatoes, pistachio pesto, fusilli. also available as risotto tonno pesto
Sulmona cured pancetta, made the real way
Chicken, sausage, soppressata, sweet roasted red peppers, in a spicy alfredo sauce, fettuccine
Meatballs, sulmona sausage, and beef rib in a savory tomato sauce, dollop of whipped ricotta. Served every day.
Rolls of fresh pasta stuffed with prosciutto, spinach, and fontina cheese, baked with a fragrant pink sauce,
Seared rare, mandoline potatoes, sweet and hot peppers, moroccan olive dressing
Fresh rhode island calamari, cherry peppers
Mussels steamed in a nice-a marinara sauce
Shrimp sautéed with razor sliced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon
Shrimp sautéed with garlic and capers, spicy vodka tomato sauce, capellini
Popped open with garlic, cherry tomatoes, touch of hot chile.
Ovals of fried sweet japanese eggplant with tomato sauce, parmigiano, and basil.
Shiitake, cvremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms sage, cherry tomatoes, and truffle oil, atop parmigiano polenta with crumbled goat cheese.
Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, parmigiano
Finished with mascarpone, truffle oil, parmigiano
Slowly braised beef rib, risotto milanese
Australian rack chops, mint pesto, fruit macedonia
Tomato sauce and parmigiano.
With parmigiano cheese.
Hear from our valued guests
100/10 restaurant located in the North End. I made a reservation in September for December. Boy, was it worth it!!
Carmelina's is a nice and cozy Italian restaurant, located in Boston’s North End. Perfect place for date night. The service was very welcoming and pleasant. The pasta is made fresh daily. The calamari was very delicious fresh and crispy. The main course, Lobster Ravioli was very flavorful and delicious. Overall this place is a great place to dine. So, whenever you’re in the North End of Boston, give Carmelina's a try!
Carmelina’s is truly a must-try Italian restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere and welcoming staff set the tone for an incredible dining experience.
Because of the size & quality of the place they do have some restrictions that I think would turn some people off. For example, you must order everything at the same time & you only have 90mins to eat. I actually liked not having a reservation & being allowed to sit at the bar so we could watch the cooks.
The food was good, the portions are waaay generous, you can easily share a plate with another person. Lots of flavour- the bread and dipping sauce at the beginning of the meal was to die for- id go back again just for that. Sitting at the bar where you have a view of the food cooking is fun to watch -the vibe was great
It’s best to make a reservation, or leave your number and they’ll text you when table is available.
This place is a must try, we sat down and in 30 seconds had steaming hot bread in front of us with a delicious seasoned dipping oil. We got the garlic shrimp that were tender and flavorful and full of fresh sliced garlic. Then we got the sunday pasta and crazy Alfredo. Both came out steaming hot and fresh. The pasta dishes were full of flavor and generous portions. The service was great and very attentive. Can't wait to come back to Boston to try some other menu items! Thanks for the great food!
What a superb dining experience! Our rental car agent at the airport recommended Carmellina's. I owe her a huge "Thank You!" The Little Italy area of Boston is stuffed with so many great looking Italian restaurants. We feel like we struck gold with our choice.
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Boston, hands down. The food at Carmelina’s was absolutely amazing—every dish was on point. The staff was warm, attentive, and made the whole night feel effortless, and the atmosphere struck that perfect balance between lively and intimate.
Just had a really lovely dinner here! We made the reservations so far in advance and it was absolutely worth it. I am definitely adding this place to my notable list of restaurants in the North End.
Common questions about Carmelina's
Carmelina's is located at 307 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, United States, Boston, MA 02113, United States.
You can reach Carmelina's by calling +1 617-742-0020.
Carmelina's has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 2704 customer reviews.
Carmelina's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Carmelina's features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Carmelina's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Carmelina's features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Carmelina's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Carmelina's features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Carmelina's features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Carmelina's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
Carmelina's features the following crowd: Tourists.
Carmelina's features the following planning: Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Carmelina's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Carmelina's features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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